Irrational hatred towards my teacher...

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If it weren't for the teacher I have, I'd really enjoy Chemistry class... but he really gives me the creeps due to a rumour that's been making its way through the school ever since my first year there. Basically the rumour is that he's a pedophile with a high school girl fetish, and while I'm trying to tell myself it's not true, the rumour really disturbs me and is making it incredibly tough for me to get the most out of his class. I try and keep my head down and just do my classwork, but due to my learning issues he always comes around to my desk and asks me personally "Yayoi, do you understand?" and I can't look him in the eye (I'm okay when it comes to looking all my other teachers in the eye, it's just this one)

There's only three months to go until my graduation, but thinking of that just isn't enough because it won't make my teacher disappear. My rational side tells me it's just a rumour, but these irrational thoughts just won't go away. How am I supposed to deal with a teacher I hate, in a class I'd otherwise like, and what should I say to myself to get these thoughts out of my head?

More than likely it's not true, as a high school would NOT keep a teacher around if he was having sexual relations with a student; even being suspected of such a thing is a big deal for a teacher. High school students always pick on their teachers, I'm wiling to bet somebody started that rumor just to be mean.

If he acts inappropriately you can always report him as well. But again, I seriously do not think this is more than a rumor. Try to focus on your studies and don't be bothered by him.

Has he actually done anything to make you uncomfortable (touching, staring, inappropriate remarks, etc)?

I will echo IncredibleFrog's sentiments and focus on his actions and words towards you.

I will add two things. Remember that many people misconstrue Aspies as devious simply because of our lack of eye contact. Once people suspect something is up, the imagination goes into overdrive. This is primarily an NT thing, but it can work for Aspies too.

The other thing I can say is that there are people that I just don't like for whatever reason. I sometimes say, "If I were a dog, I would bark at them every time I see them." It may not be fair to accuse this teacher of something as serious as the rumors have it; but it may be wise to keep your distance anyway if your gut tells you too. There are plenty of other good reasons that call for caution and distance.

Be safe.