Should I worry or is this paranoia?

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Something kinda happened today.

I was listening to my music through my headphones, and had them on loud. However I didn't realise how loud they were. (People could hear it)
At college, I walked into a lift full of rather chavvy (or popular, etc) looking girls who had rather jugdemental looks on their faces
I took my headphones off, realising what I was doing.
As I did, I heard the backend of one of them calling me a "freak" (it wasn't my imagination because I saw her lips move)
I ignored this, because I usually do. I said "sorry, was a bit loud and I didn't realise"
They just shot me an evil look and one made a snide comment about the type of music I was listening to
I always ignore morons, so I said nothing and they walked out of the lift. When the doors were closed fully, I said to myself "f##king twats."
Unfortunately I think one of them heard me because I heard somebody say "Did you hear that?!"
I was having a bad day and I realise I shouldn't have probably said this. But now I am really scared of going to college tomorrow because I'm worried they will get their boyfriends/friends to beat me up. Is this unreasonable, or should I be worried about it?

EDIT: I hate to say it, but I'm kinda freaking out over it. I was considering calling in sick tomorrow because of it earlier (won't though)

I kinda need a response... I'm quite worried.

It could be a little unreasonable. .. I will say you didn't really owe them an explanation after their first ignorant comment ("Sorry I was a bit loud"). Why assume they have boyfriends? They just sound miserable and pathetic. I've had crap like this happen to me, so I know the fear that you're going through. But the best bet is to let it go.. turn on the tv, unwind, relax, whatever. You don't share a class with them or anything right? Just avoid them. If they come to you, try to see what you can do to report the harassment. At college--this isn't "kid" stuff, this is adults harassing adults which is against the law.

Also If this is college they have strict rules for fighting.

I'd agree with Greatsharkbite
You are probably not in any real physical danger.

Your fear is within the range of normal though, so don't obsess about that. They were rude and you were crude.
The chain of events that would lead to a physical fight are improbable, so you probably don't need to freak out about that. However, if it is comforting, you can make a special travel plan for tomorrow that would keep you in public spaces and places.

Best luck.

Peter

AspergersExpert
http://aspergersexpert.blogspot.com

I think that judgemental people in groups just tend to react like that to anything that's a bit different. This also was a small space. I really think this is herd effect. It would be very odd that they would bother themselves with the event any further - I think there's a scandal now how JB impregnated a teen or something. If that really concerns you I suggest changing clothes and not wearing headphones for a week or so, but really not because of anything that might happen to you - it would be very odd if it did - just simply to avoid any contact with them again should you run into them. Cheer up, people ar dumb and will say something mean whenever the opportunity presents itself

Chances are, it was drive-by f***tarding, and no more will come of it.

Don't let MTs (morontypicals, distinct from neurotypicals, who can be very nice people if given a chance) ruin your day.